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Mildew odour in bathroom

Inspected a condo yesterday and found a "mildew" odour in one bathroom, when I turned on the shower. Didn't find the same issue in the ensuite. Didn't notice the odour anywhere else and didn't notice the odour until I turned on the shower.

Moisture meter did not indicate a moisture problems anywhere.

I reported the odour in the report and pointed it out to the client. She will be calling a plumber for some other issues and sugested that she have him investigate this at the same time.

I'm interested in hearing any feedback about this since I have noticed a similar issue in one on my bathrooms, in my townhouse.

Re: Mildew odour in bathroom

Grungy shower, vacant apartment, don't give it too much thought. Probably there is stuff growing in the plumbing fixtures that just needs a good flushing. There is also dirt and dead skin in the crevices and under the silicone caulking. Nice.

Re: Mildew odour in bathroom

Thanks for all your comments.
They may apply to the condo, but not to my townhouse.
The grout and caulking look good, the shower curtain is two months old.
I suspect that some water may have gotten into the wall behind the tiled wall and has since dried-out.
Guess I won't know for sure 'till I gut the bathroom - that may happen later this Spring.

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